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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R12 020

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
May 1 — May 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 April 2026.

Wed 16/98:45
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop39h 40m
Lufthansa
Thu 29/107:10
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/3R18 295
Mon 14/921:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 19m
British Airways
Sun 25/1019:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 27/3R18 789
Wed 16/98:45
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop39h 40m
Lufthansa
Tue 27/1020:45
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop36h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/3R18 857
Sun 13/921:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops34h 19m
British Airways
Mon 26/1013:45
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 27/3R20 017
Sun 13/919:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops36h 09m
British Airways
Wed 28/1019:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 27/3R20 596
Thu 17/920:25
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops31h 29m
Delta
Thu 29/1012:50
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Delta
Deal found 27/3R20 613
Thu 17/919:25
JNB
-
SAN
1 stop28h 30m
British Airways
Tue 27/1019:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 27/3R20 733
Mon 14/921:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 32m
British Airways
Wed 28/1015:10
SAN
-
JNB
2 stops31h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 27/3R20 818
Tue 11/821:15
JNB
-
SAN
2 stops29h 32m
British Airways
Tue 24/1118:00
SAN
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 29/3R20 852

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 295

One-way from

R12 020

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R18 124
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 16/9-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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21/9
  • 21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 24m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R29 969 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R13 184 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 April 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

19:25-23:51

2 stops37h 26m

San Diego

Sun 22/11

18:00-7:35

1 stop27h 35m

R23 751

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

21:15-20:00

2 stops31h 45m

San Diego

Sun 4/10

16:45-7:00

1 stop29h 15m

R24 177
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

21:15-20:53

2 stops32h 38m

San Diego

Tue 29/9

19:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R24 825

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

21:15-21:55

2 stops33h 40m

San Diego

Mon 28/9

15:04-9:25

2 stops33h 21m

R25 507

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

20:55-14:27

2 stops50h 32m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

16:33-15:20

2 stops37h 47m

R26 803

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

21:15-21:55

2 stops33h 40m

San Diego

Thu 8/10

19:40-7:00

1 stop26h 20m

R26 973
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

17:00-16:36

3 stops32h 36m

R13 487

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

21:15-17:50

1 stop29h 35m

R15 805
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

21:15-17:50

1 stop29h 35m

R16 112

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

13:30-18:55

2 stops62h 25m

R17 425

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to San Diego is 41 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R15 072). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 999). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 1 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
685 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 529 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 841 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 481 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Johannesburg?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 4,2 km journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    Airlines like British Airways fly from Johannesburg to San Diego in about 37h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 16592 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R16 297. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R16 302 and R16 305, respectively. These flights start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego (average of R15 072). Flying from Johannesburg to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of R16 999). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 297AverageR16 879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 302AverageR17 515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 305AverageR17 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 204AverageR19 128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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